s13 deal or no deal? - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

BigBuddahboi · 08-17-2008, 03:22 AM

The 240sx still has a running dohc KA but has 234,xxx..I test drove it and it runs fine..do u guys think this is a steal for $6,000? comes with every thing below.

Details:
Car –
· 1992 240SX
· Second owner
· 224xxx miles

· S14 SR20DET Not Installed
· 2835 GT Ball Bearing
· FCON V PRO (top Secret) with harness
· exhaust manifold
· Tomei poncams (256* duration 11.5mm lift)
· HKS wastegate actuator
· HKS 50th Anniversary boost controller
· Tomei 550 CC injectors
· BEE-R exhaust system
· Intercooler kit
· Aluminum Radiator
· Greddy intake manifold
· Greddy turbo elbow and down pipe
HKS Turbo Timer
Suspension –
· Arragosta Coil Over
Cusco Front and Back Sway Bars
Wheels and Tires –
· Racing Hart
· Tires 235/35/17 front and 255/40/17 Rear
Drive train -
* S14 5 speed manual transmission
* quick shift
* ORC Twin Plate Clucth
* Spec lightweight flywheel
* KAAZ 1.5 LSD
Interior –
* Defi electronic 60mm gauges – boost gauge, oil temp, oil pressure, Exhaust temp, water temp, RPM Gauge
* DEFI Gauge Controller
* momo steering wheel
* power steering
* Carbon Fiber Heavy Shift knob
BRIDE BRIX racing seats
SABELT Racing Seat Belts
Exterior –
· fiber glass hood
fiber glass side fender
· Monkey Magic full body kit
Carbon Fiber 3D Wing
Ganador Side Mirror
Smoke Black KOUKI Tail Lights

xplicit240 · 08-17-2008, 04:11 AM

put up some pictures

TUBE · 08-17-2008, 04:23 AM

If its too good to be true, then it probably is... Id be scared of anything with that many mods and really high mileage. From my experience, when people sell their cars its because theres something wrong that they don't want to deal with anymore. I really can't tell you yes or no since I'm not there to look at it up close so ill end this post by just saying if you decide to pick it up be prepared to spend some real time on it. Good luck!!

BigBuddahboi · 08-17-2008, 05:01 AM

ill look 4 some pics....the guy selling its was stationed in japan for 11 years in the military..he shipped all of the parts with him overseas on the ship when he moved back..

***S13SilviaGirl*** · 08-17-2008, 07:42 AM

who is the guy selling it? and where was he in japan?

BigBuddahboi · 08-17-2008, 12:15 PM

the guys name is ernie..im not sure where he lived in japan but most likley in a naval base..

tckracker · 08-17-2008, 12:33 PM

I think as long as you're buying it as a project, it would be worth it, as long as the car hasn't been wrecked or repaired with a bucket full of bondo. If you are looking at a clean car other than the high mileage then go for it. You could at least drive the car while you prep the SR for install. Or sell the SR and go another route LS1, VQ, KA-t, VH, if you so choose. Just know that the current drivetrain has taken a long period of abuse and will need overhaul or replacement relatively soon.

*ericcastro* · 08-17-2008, 12:38 PM

I actually say no.
the parts add up.

But the SR isnt in.
and you can get cars that are built and running well for cheaper.

JRas · 08-17-2008, 12:55 PM

you've actually seen the car in person and drove it? pictures would help

BigBuddahboi · 08-17-2008, 08:13 PM

ill try to get pics asap

BigBuddahboi · 08-17-2008, 08:29 PM

mkiv98 · 08-17-2008, 10:43 PM

hmm those lights dont look so bad tinted completely black like that. theyre just altezzas right?

BlueKpS13 · 08-17-2008, 10:53 PM

DO IT!!! atleast i would ultimatly the decision is yours,

chetacheese · 08-17-2008, 11:30 PM

those arent smoked kouki tail lights. those are just smoked altezza lights. doesnt look so bad though.

*ericcastro* · 08-18-2008, 12:51 AM

I would absolutely pass.

The engine is done. So first thing you have to do is swap in a SR20.

Is it gonna be a full track car??
Cause the wing needs to go otherwise.

Out of style rims. (to each his own, but if im buying a 6K car, i want something modern and in style)

Body kits are cheap in LA. mines fiberglass, cheapo, but $370 for almost an identical style.

Seats, so what.

Suspension is coil overs, sways, and...thats it for 6K??

horid hood fitment, thank god it has hood pins!! that much gap at 90mph could be an issue!!!

cool tails, but if its Altezzas with smoke, c'mon.

what else it have????

1.5 diff, not to bad. you should test it though.

the clutch stuff, not so sure. Why put all that clutch work on a engine with 200,000 plus miles??
makes no sense.

Here in SoCal, you can buy S13's all day that already have a SR's and coil overs.

, buy a used 2way, used seats, wheel, rims, body kit and cheap paint.

And you have a even better car right there!!

But if you really feel its good for you or you have no ability to look for these things yourself, then save someone from a project they got over thier head in, and help pay thier rent.

08-17-2008, 03:22 AM	#1
BigBuddahboi Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: oxnard Posts: 257 Trader Rating: (0)	s13 deal or no deal? The 240sx still has a running dohc KA but has 234,xxx..I test drove it and it runs fine..do u guys think this is a steal for $6,000? comes with every thing below. Details: Car – · 1992 240SX · Second owner · 224xxx miles · S14 SR20DET Not Installed · 2835 GT Ball Bearing · FCON V PRO (top Secret) with harness · exhaust manifold · Tomei poncams (256* duration 11.5mm lift) · HKS wastegate actuator · HKS 50th Anniversary boost controller · Tomei 550 CC injectors · BEE-R exhaust system · Intercooler kit · Aluminum Radiator · Greddy intake manifold · Greddy turbo elbow and down pipe HKS Turbo Timer Suspension – · Arragosta Coil Over Cusco Front and Back Sway Bars Wheels and Tires – · Racing Hart · Tires 235/35/17 front and 255/40/17 Rear Drive train - * S14 5 speed manual transmission * quick shift * ORC Twin Plate Clucth * Spec lightweight flywheel * KAAZ 1.5 LSD Interior – * Defi electronic 60mm gauges – boost gauge, oil temp, oil pressure, Exhaust temp, water temp, RPM Gauge * DEFI Gauge Controller * momo steering wheel * power steering * Carbon Fiber Heavy Shift knob BRIDE BRIX racing seats SABELT Racing Seat Belts Exterior – · fiber glass hood fiber glass side fender · Monkey Magic full body kit Carbon Fiber 3D Wing Ganador Side Mirror Smoke Black KOUKI Tail Lights __________________ ep-unlimited Last edited by BigBuddahboi; 08-17-2008 at 04:57 AM. Reason: info

08-17-2008, 04:11 AM	#2
xplicit240 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Weird NJ! Age: 25 Posts: 709 Trader Rating: (0)	put up some pictures __________________

08-17-2008, 07:42 AM	#5
*S13SilviaGirl* NEVER doubt THE Bob! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: I wish I was still in Japan...but I am not :( But on the bright side I am with my family here in the USA and have my cars :) Posts: 5,831 Trader Rating: (3) Rides Gallery: S13SilviaGirl	who is the guy selling it? and where was he in japan? __________________ My Review Thread Note I am slow....really slow....I have OCD (no I really do!) and shit takes me longer than it should to get done. Sometimes my creativity lacks and I can be 'not in the mood' ~yeah typical for a woman.... get over it. All I ask is for a little patience...I will get it done sometime in the next year ok?

08-17-2008, 12:38 PM	#8
ericcastro Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: meet a giant fish....LIKE A BOSS!! Age: 33 Posts: 3,891 Trader Rating: (4) Rides Gallery: ericcastro	I actually say no. the parts add up. But the SR isnt in. and you can get cars that are built and running well for cheaper. __________________ No, its not an SR, its a single cam..........

08-17-2008, 12:55 PM	#9
JRas Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Arizona Age: 20 Posts: 1,452 Trader Rating: (2)	you've actually seen the car in person and drove it? pictures would help __________________

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08-17-2008, 04:23 AM	#3
TUBE Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Jose Age: 22 Posts: 19 Trader Rating: (0)	If its too good to be true, then it probably is... Id be scared of anything with that many mods and really high mileage. From my experience, when people sell their cars its because theres something wrong that they don't want to deal with anymore. I really can't tell you yes or no since I'm not there to look at it up close so ill end this post by just saying if you decide to pick it up be prepared to spend some real time on it. Good luck!!

08-17-2008, 05:01 AM	#4
BigBuddahboi Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: oxnard Posts: 257 Trader Rating: (0)	ill look 4 some pics....the guy selling its was stationed in japan for 11 years in the military..he shipped all of the parts with him overseas on the ship when he moved back..

08-17-2008, 12:15 PM	#6
BigBuddahboi Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: oxnard Posts: 257 Trader Rating: (0)	the guys name is ernie..im not sure where he lived in japan but most likley in a naval base..

08-17-2008, 12:33 PM	#7
tckracker Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 95 Trader Rating: (0)	I think as long as you're buying it as a project, it would be worth it, as long as the car hasn't been wrecked or repaired with a bucket full of bondo. If you are looking at a clean car other than the high mileage then go for it. You could at least drive the car while you prep the SR for install. Or sell the SR and go another route LS1, VQ, KA-t, VH, if you so choose. Just know that the current drivetrain has taken a long period of abuse and will need overhaul or replacement relatively soon.

08-17-2008, 08:13 PM	#10
BigBuddahboi Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: oxnard Posts: 257 Trader Rating: (0)	ill try to get pics asap Last edited by BigBuddahboi; 08-17-2008 at 08:18 PM. Reason: pic size

08-17-2008, 08:29 PM	#11
BigBuddahboi Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: oxnard Posts: 257 Trader Rating: (0)

08-17-2008, 10:43 PM	#12
mkiv98 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Berkeley Age: 22 Posts: 358 Trader Rating: (1)	hmm those lights dont look so bad tinted completely black like that. theyre just altezzas right? __________________ 1991 240SX Super White/Black Hatch 5sp Enkei 92s Stance GR+

08-17-2008, 10:53 PM	#13
BlueKpS13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wa Age: 19 Posts: 155 Trader Rating: (0)	DO IT!!! atleast i would ultimatly the decision is yours,

08-17-2008, 11:30 PM	#14
chetacheese Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: in my car Posts: 429 Trader Rating: (9)	those arent smoked kouki tail lights. those are just smoked altezza lights. doesnt look so bad though.

08-18-2008, 12:51 AM	#15
ericcastro Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: meet a giant fish....LIKE A BOSS!! Age: 33 Posts: 3,891 Trader Rating: (4) Rides Gallery: ericcastro	I would absolutely pass. The engine is done. So first thing you have to do is swap in a SR20. Is it gonna be a full track car?? Cause the wing needs to go otherwise. Out of style rims. (to each his own, but if im buying a 6K car, i want something modern and in style) Body kits are cheap in LA. mines fiberglass, cheapo, but $370 for almost an identical style. Seats, so what. Suspension is coil overs, sways, and...thats it for 6K?? horid hood fitment, thank god it has hood pins!! that much gap at 90mph could be an issue!!! cool tails, but if its Altezzas with smoke, c'mon. what else it have???? 1.5 diff, not to bad. you should test it though. the clutch stuff, not so sure. Why put all that clutch work on a engine with 200,000 plus miles?? makes no sense. Here in SoCal, you can buy S13's all day that already have a SR's and coil overs. , buy a used 2way, used seats, wheel, rims, body kit and cheap paint. And you have a even better car right there!! But if you really feel its good for you or you have no ability to look for these things yourself, then save someone from a project they got over thier head in, and help pay thier rent. __________________ No, its not an SR, its a single cam..........

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